Direct Support Professional — Impact in Behavioral Health

Devereux; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Student loan assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–21) with IDD and BH/MH diagnoses in West Chester, PA. Earn $19.50–$19.75 per hour, with a $2.00/hour shift differential for evenings (2:00pm–11:00pm).

A $500 sign-on bonus is paid over six months for part-time staff. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, engaging in daily activities, coaching to redirect behavior, and supporting individual treatment

Qualifications

• Education: High-school Diploma or GED required; Higher education preferred.
• Education Evaluation required if education was acquired outside the U.S.
• AGE: Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
• EXPERIENCE: Prior experience working with children in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety: Supervise and maintain the well-being of the individuals in your care at all times.
• Engage and connect: Participate in daily ADLs, recreational, and social activities to encourage growth, confidence, and independence.
• Coach and redirect: Address and appropriately redirect inappropriate behaviors while reinforcing positive actions through supportive communication.
• Support progress: Implement individualized treatment plan goals and objectives while working with the clinical team.

Skills

Experience in behavioral health

Education

High-school Diploma or GED

Education Evaluation required for non-U.S. education

Job description

Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6–21) with IDD and BH/MH diagnoses in West Chester, PA. Earn $19.50–$19.75 per hour, with a $2.00/hour shift differential for evenings (2:00pm–11:00pm).

A $500 sign-on bonus is paid over six months for part-time staff. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, engaging in daily activities, coaching to redirect behavior, and supporting individual treatment